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2023 — Spring

Communities Speak Out on Clean Energy, Safety

By Lorelei Goff | May 22, 2023 | 0
man speaks into microphone at TVA Board listening session

Members of local communities and environmental groups demand TVA prioritize safety and clean energy. TVA CEO Jeff Lyash announces a Notice of Intent to build yet another gas plant and pipeline.

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Saving the Tiny Bog Turtle Could Have a Big Impact on Conservation

By Contributing Writers | April 25, 2023 | 5
a dark bog turtle with yellow markings on its neck

A petition to protect southern bog turtles under the Endangered Species Act could also help protect their mountain bog homes. But with diminishing habitat and other threats, time could run out for North America’s smallest turtles.

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Left High and Dry After the Flood

By Lorelei Goff | April 20, 2023 | 2
Debris covers one side of a damaged bridge that once connected a blue house to the roadway in the foreground. Receding water reveals badly eroded creek banks.

Gaps in aid and a cumbersome application process are complicating the recovery process for Buchanan County government and residents in the aftermath of flooding that happened in July 2022.

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Regulators Poised to Update Miners’ Protections from Silica Dust

By Willie Dodson | April 17, 2023 | 1
man stands at podium in front of statue of a miner, banner in background says "Black Lung Association"

Expected new silica dust regulations in mines could combat the rise of black lung disease. However, the effects of an ongoing federal silica enforcement initiative remain unclear.

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